Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James stirred the pot as rumors of a potential trade continue to swirl in league circles.

Brian Windhorst said on ESPN Cleveland that the superstar and the Lakers are "beginning to move apart" and that this is the beginning of the end of his time with the franchise (h/t Lakers Daily ).

James holds a no-trade clause, which gives him a significant level of control over the situation should the parties decide to explore a trade. “I would say that’s uncertain,”